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Wondering what to serve with tacos? Here is our whole taco-night lineup: salsas, queso, guacamole, street corn, slaws, rice, beans, and more. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or any other day of the week, there’s no denying that tacos are the all-time favorite, go-to comfort food.
If you have run out of ideas for taco sides, scroll down and look at our list of what to serve with tacos!
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The next time you make tacos, serve it with creamy sweet corn on the cob! Slather grilled sweet corn with a mixture of mayonnaise, chili powder, cumin, and cream. Sprinkle with cheese and serve with tacos for an exquisite meal.
There is something so special about street corn. It is my favorite dish at a fair. So when I have it at home, it is a special occasion.
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad (Elote-Inspired)
So if you love the flavors of eloté, I think you’ll really enjoy this recipe for pasta salad that brings them all together. It’s so tangy, creamy, spicy, and just so good!
Plain rice is fine and dandy. I love eating rice but let’s be honest, tacos deserve better. Tacos deserve some jazz and pizza.
That is why cilantro lime rice is the best way to serve rice with tacos. Now, when you make this recipe, sprinkle a bit of extra cilantro on top when you serve it. Then squeeze fresh lime juice all over it.
Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad or simply Quinoa Salad is perfect for summertime meals, especially when it comes to summer picnics and parties. Made from a variety of vegetables, this crunchy and tangy salad will be an instant hit when served with tacos. All you need to do is cook the quinoa and assemble the salad.
Mix olive, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper to whip up the dressing in just a few minutes!
Pinto Beans, Three Ways
From burritos to meaty chili and refried beans, pinto beans are a staple in Mexican dishes. However, in Texas, we love to just eat some good old fashioned pinto beans with cornbread.
Skillet Fried Corn, 4 Ingredients
This four-ingredient Skillet Fried Corn Recipe is a nice way to get that lovely char on your corn as if you were grilling some beautiful ears of corn cob on the charcoal out back. To serve as an easy side dish, cook until a golden brown color, with just a touch of moisture left in the kernels.
Skillet Creamed Corn From Frozen Corn
This skillet creamed corn is a rich, comforting dish that comes together right on the stovetop. It’s creamy, full of flavor, and made with just a handful of ingredients.
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread In A Cast Iron Skillet
It is difficult to beat having a slice of a hot and buttery piece of cornbread with, well, pretty much anything. Then if you add some cheddar cheese and a hint of jalapeño, you have something seriously darn tasty and filling, and relatively easy and cheap to make.
No-Mayo Red Cabbage Slaw, Crunchy And Vinegar-Dressed
This red cabbage slaw recipe is easy to make. It’s a crunchy side dish that’s satisfying to eat and it’s good for you and your family at the same time.
No-Mayo Carolina Coleslaw With Celery Seed
What I like about this coleslaw recipe is that it’s very different from classic slaw with a homestyle mayonnaise dressing. It has an extra flavor punch of celery seeds that perfectly mixes with cabbage, kale leaves, carrots, onions, cider vinegar, and mustard.
Cowboy Caviar, A Bean And Corn Salsa
It is made with a mix of beans, sweet corn, and crunchy vegetables tossed in a tangy marinade. It can serve as a dip or topping on grilled meat or a side dish.
Can you think of a better combination than cool cucumbers, ripe plum tomatoes, and creamy avocados? Add in some lime juice and cilantro to add a tangy flavor, and VOILA…your tacos side dish is ready to be served. If you want the salad to look as good as it tastes, it is important to dice the tomatoes properly.
Watermelon Feta Salad With Lime And Cilantro
Briny feta meets juicy watermelon, with lime, cilantro, and a Dijon-kissed dressing that delivers a sneaky little kick. It’s ridiculously simple, totally refreshing, and dangerously snackable—perfect for a quick lunch or stealing the spotlight at your next BBQ.
Surprise your guests or treat yourself by serving Avocado Fries with your favorite tacos. Coat freshly sliced avocados with panko and bake for around 10 minutes in the oven. A crunchy, crispy, and scrumptious taco side dish is ready!
Pro tip: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the avocado fries before putting them in the oven. This will help preserve a beautiful color while baking.
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips, No Deep Fryer
There is something so nice about having freshly made chips on hand. If you are having a party and you have made your favorite dip, serving it with some homemade chips is just a nice touch.
Renee’s Funky, Chunky Guacamole (No Jalapenos)
So Renee’ has crafted this guac to incorporate ripe avocados, fresh tomato, onion, lime and cilantro but no jalapeños. It’s got big pieces of everything so you get a mouthful on every chip.
Creamy Avocado Sauce, 5 Ingredients
This avocado sauce recipe is so simple to make that you will find yourself making it all of the time. It only requires 1 avocado, some olive oil, cilantro, lemon juice, and a clove of garlic.
Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce
This cilantro lime cream sauce recipe is not only super easy to make, it’s also incredibly versatile! You can use it to top grilled proteins such as chicken, steak, or fish.
For years, the idea of making this at home intimidated me. I don’t know why because it is perhaps one of the easiest Mexican side dishes on the planet. Pico de gallo is a dry salsa.
This makes eating easy with chips or putting on top of your tacos. A tip for making this recipe is to use fresh tomatoes. You don’t want them to be mushy.
Also, be sure to completely deseed those tomatoes.
Fresh Homemade Salsa, No Cooking Required
This is my homemade salsa recipe—it requires no cooking and not even any refrigeration before serving. It is super easy to make in just a few minutes.
If you can get your hands on fresh mangoes, you MUST make this recipe and serve it with tacos today. This recipe is best served at room temperature; you can make it in advance and store it in the fridge. However, if you do that, set this out when you start making the tacos.
This tangy and sweet Pineapple Salsa is perfect for parties, taco nights, or if you just need an appetizer or a salad topping. The salsa is best paired with fish tacos.
Chipotle Corn Salsa (Copycat)
And if there’s one thing that Chipotle really knocks out of the park, it’s their corn salsa. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and just the right amount of crunch, heat, and brightness to really tie together a meal.
Chili’s Salsa (Copycat)
One of my favorite things to do in this world is to go and eat Chili’s salsa. This is why we had to find a way to create our own version of the Chili’s salsa recipe copycat version.
Grilled Peach Salsa, Sweet And Tangy
This quick and delicious twist on the traditional salsa recipe created a new party favorite! Now we make this sweet and tangy peach salsa whenever we can, especially when we have fresh peaches.
Dragon Fruit Salsa, Made For Fish And Shrimp Tacos
With the refreshing taste of dragon fruit, lime juice, and fresh cilantro, this salsa is perfect for pairing with shrimp and fish, grilled chicken, pork roast, vegan tacos, or just a snack with tortilla chips. Sweet and tangy with a citrus finish, this recipe takes your salsa game to the next level.
This isn’t a side dish, but it does make tacos better. I love the mild Taco bell sauce, and they did start selling it in stores. However, it is often sold out.
This is why I decided to recreate this recipe myself. It took me far longer to get this recipe right than it should have. Now though, I will never again run out of this taco sauce.
No-Bake Layered Taco Dip
This taco dip transforms classic taco ingredients into a creamy, layered party favorite. Served with crispy tortilla chips, it’s an instant crowd-pleaser that combines convenience with an irresistible Tex-Mex taste.
No-Cook 7 Layer Dip Cups
I love that they’re served in individual portions, giving you all the Tex-Mex flavors in one convenient cup. They’re perfect for game day, potlucks, and any festive gathering, made with creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, and your favorite toppings.
Baked Chicken Enchilada Dip
This is the good stuff: a hot tex-mex chicken enchilada dip baked in the oven until the cheese is bubbly. You get to add whatever your Taco Tuesday favorites you can dream up: guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, or homemade raw salsa.
Slow Cooker Queso Dip, 5 Minutes Of Prep
This Slow Cooker Queso Dip is a creamy, cheesy delight that’s as effortless as delicious. It only takes a few ingredients to make this dip, and with ONLY 5 minutes of prep, you can whip up this guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your next game day or party.
The bottom line
Hope you got some meal inspiration for what goes great with tacos made at home!
now that’s what i call a taco
I love taco. I could eat them every week.
I am loving your ideas here and never heard of avocado fries, I will definitely have to try that one out.
@tisonlyme143
we love tacos thanks
I’m all about the Mexican Street corn! Yummy!
Everything looks so good and amazing!! Thanks for the recipe ideas!
Everything looks delicious
Such good ideas!
These are wonderful sides ! We always enjoy taco Tuesday so these will come in handy .
Oh yes!! I need to make that Mexican Street Corn! Yummy!
GOOD FOR YOU
Will definitely have to try the avocado fries!
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas. I shall try them.
mexican is my fav, not sure how I am married to an italian man. I could eat tacos and street corn everyday lol
Tacos are always a big hit in my household.